Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 69:17:
- Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
“Do not hide your face from your servant,
answer me quickly, for I am in problems.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation) - Newari:
“Turn towards me.
I have fallen into great trouble,
Answer me right now.” (Source: Newari Back Translation) - Hiligaynon:
“Do- not -hide from me your (sing.) servant.
Answer me right-away for I (am) in difficulty/trouble.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation) - Laarim:
“Do not hide your face from your servant.
Answer to me quickly because I stay in trouble.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation) - Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
“Usinipe kisogo mimi mtumishi wako,
kwa maana niko taabuni,
unijibu haraka.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation) - English:
“Do not hide yourself from/refuse to hear me;
answer me quickly
because I am in great trouble.” (Source: Translation for Translators)
